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Human Papillomavirus, a latent risk

Human Papillomavirus, a latent risk

Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 10/10/2023

Human papillomavirus infections is one of the most common sexually transmitted, it is transmitted by sexual contact and most often no obvious symptoms. Papilloma is fatal if not diagnosed, prevented and controlled in time, and that is why they have preventive or screening studies to detect this problem

human papillomavirus

 

Dr. Alvaro Jimenez Peña

Human Papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. This group of viruses commonly inhabits the anus genital area but not only here. There are more than 160 types and 40 are high oncogenic risk and, if not diagnosed and treated early, it can cause cancer.

Routes of infection

Human Papilloma Virus, by its acronym HPV is transmitted by sexual contact; by behaviors or situations of high risk for the condition, as are multiple sexual partners and infected partners, among others.

Symptoms and Prevention

Most often no obvious symptoms, the immune system (immune) limits it spontaneously in the best; It can also cause genital warts and oral anus, which can be treated. To prevent this you can use condoms and have regular checks.

HPV vaccine: options and effectiveness

There are two vaccines on the market: Gardasil and Cervarix. The first attacks against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18 and the second against types 16 and 18.The vaccine human papilloma virus has a high efficiency, up to 100%, against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, the first two focused on the types of papilloma virus that cause warts and 16-18 are almost 80 % of cancer-causing worldwide. Effectiveness in patients who were enrolled with a diagnosis of human papilloma virus is up to 74%, giving a good response apparatus defenses to self - limit these injuries when possible. Both vaccines are given in 3 doses over 6 months and is approved for females aged 9 to 45 and men aged 9 to 26 years, however a group outside this range will have to be evaluated by your doctor for your application.

Types of Treatment

The treatment Papillomavirus is divided depending on the cause, on the one hand if they are warts or lesions on-penile-vaginal anal region and there are treatments electrofulguration, cryosurgery or laser, depending on the extent, the skill of the physician and place they are submitted, however removed all surgical techniques to avoid injuries extension. Papilloma is fatal if not diagnosed, prevented and controlled in time, and that is why they have preventive or screening studies to detect this problem.

Obstetrics & Gynecology in Cuajimalpa de Morelos